GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

Show HN: PILF, The ultimate solution to catastrophic oblivion on AI models

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 16:10:54

Technical Notes: PILF (Predictive Integrity Learning Framework) Document Version: 3.0 Core Concept: A cognitive learning framework designed to transform fixed hyperparameters (like learning rate, model capacity) into dynamic policies driven in real-time by the intrinsic "surprise" ( Surprise ) of data. It is essentially an adaptive hyperparameter scheduling algorithm that allows a model to autonomously decide "how much to learn" and "with what capacity to learn" based on the value of the learn

Topics: dynamic learning model rate surprise

Shop Amazon

10 Years of Pomological Watercolors

news.ycombinator.com Parker Higgins 2026-02-27 20:42:04

10 years of pomological watercolors A decade ago today I published a blog post calling for the US government to release its paintings of fruits. The Pomological Watercolor Collection, as I had recently come to know, is a beautiful and remarkable corpus of over 7,000 pictures of fruits and other biological specimens, made between the 1880s and 1940s. Through a handful of FOIA requests I’d learned that the images had been meticulously digitized and put online for purchase, but that less than 100

Topics: collection pictures pomological post years

Shop Amazon

Another Almost-Free Chromebook Deal Just Dropped at Best Buy, This Time on One of HP’s Best Models

gizmodo.com Mike Fazioli 2026-02-27 20:40:50

Chromebooks have been flying off the shelves at Best Buy like crazy lately, and with deals like this, it’s easy to see why. This latest blockbuster deal is on the HP 15.6-inch Chromebook, a super-fast laptop stuffed full of features that will make it your everyday laptop for work, play, and streaming, and for just $199. It’s normally a $449 device, but Best Buy’s cleaning them out with this huge $250 sale (56% off), and they’re going to go fast. Chromebooks are known for their speed, reliabilit

Topics: best buy chromebook google hp

Shop Amazon

Apple Ads Aren't Cool Anymore. Here's What I Think Changed

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 17:00:00

Nothing about Apple's latest promotional video felt like Apple. For over 7 minutes, an awkward comedian explains to a sleepy audience of disinterested teens that the only way parents will buy them an expensive MacBook for college is to make a convincing PowerPoint business presentation. Problem was, the presentation wasn't convincing -- and it was hard to tell who the video was even targeting. Do the parents who raised the iPad generation need to be swayed to buy Apple products? Or was Apple tr

Topics: ads apple commercials just parents

Shop Amazon

Why I Recommend Lenovo’s Gaming Tablet Over the iPad Mini

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 18:00:00

8.0 / 10 SCORE Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 $450 at Lenovo Pros Nice-looking display with a 165Hz refresh rate Works with mobile controllers Nice bundled accessories Smooth gaming performance Cons No microSD slot No fingerprint scanner Behind on Android updates The world of Android tablets sometimes feels like a crapshoot, but every now and then, a seven or 11 appears. There are the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10s of the world, which offer the best Android tablet experiences, but also fantastic tablet

Topics: android legion lenovo tab tablet

Shop Amazon

Apple leaks another likely AirPods Pro 3 reference

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-28 00:45:58

When are AirPods Pro 3 launching? Apple’s code keeps indicating a release happening soon, even as key analysts suggest we may have to wait longer than expected. Here’s what the latest code leak revealed. Three recent leaks indicate AirPods Pro 3 launching soon Over the course of the last six weeks alone, there’s been plenty of evidence that AirPods Pro 3 are coming soon. In mid-May, Apple released software that included a key string change: Before : “This task requires Apple AirPods Pro 2nd

Topics: airpods apple code pro soon

Shop Amazon

E.A. Spitzka's Studies of Exceptional and Deviant Brains (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-27 02:11:30

The younger Spitzka’s career flourished after he took a position at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, where he gained recognition for his studies on the relationship between brain structures and behavior. His particular interest lay in the extremes of human nature—both pathological and extraordinary—and he sought to understand the physiology behind deviance and brilliance. In addition to his academic pursuits, Spitzka served as the editor of the 1910 edition of Gray’s Anatomy, one of

Topics: american brain collection huntington spitzka

Shop Amazon

The Effect of Noise on Sleep

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 00:03:10

Jun 26, 2025 The effect of noise on sleep Brandon Ballinger How detrimental is noise for your sleep? Andrej Karpathy raised this exact question in a tweet. The answer to Karpathy’s question is, well, empirical, with a rough experiment suggested by Paul Graham: Consumer devices like Apple Watch measure many sleep metrics, including sleep stages, heart rate variability, and heart rate. The Apple Watch’s microphone also measures noise in fine-grained frequency, which can be filtered down to times

Topics: 50s db low noise sleep

Shop Amazon

The Power and Beauty of Incrementalism

news.ycombinator.com Phil Levin 2026-02-27 23:39:53

This article is X-Posted from the Live Near Friends blog. Looking to buy your own friend compound? We have specialist real estate agents who help people make it happen in: San Francisco Bay Area • Seattle • Los Angeles • Washington, DC. Get in touch: [email protected]. I’ve seen a lot of our readers get blocked in their live-near-friends dreams by the size of their visions. They want a “bestie row” - a single block filled with 10 their friends. Or they want a rural compound on a hill w

Topics: friends homes live near people

Shop Amazon

Apple gives EU users App Store options in attempt to avoid massive fines

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-28 00:47:43

Apple is changing its App Store policies in the EU in a last-minute attempt to avoid a series of escalating fines from Brussels. The $3 trillion iPhone maker will allow developers in the bloc to offer apps designed for the iOS operating system in places other than Apple’s App Store, the company said. Apple has been negotiating for two months with the European Commission after being fined €500 million for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act, the landmark legislation designed to curtail the p

Topics: apple brussels commission company eu

Shop Amazon

Space Elevators Could Totally Work—If Earth Days Were Much Shorter

wired.com Rhett Allain 2026-02-28 00:00:00

Suppose you could speed up Earth’s rotation so that a day was only half as long? What would happen? Well, for starters we’d have to make new clocks that only have hours 1 to 6 for am and pm. If you had tickets to an 8 o’clock concert, you’d be out of luck: 8 o’clock no longer exists. But maybe a more germane question is, why do physicists ask nutty questions like this? It’s never going to happen—just move on, right? Well, here’s the deal. Thinking about counterfactual scenarios gives us insight

Topics: day earth elevator hours time

Shop Amazon

The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Sam Kieldsen 2026-02-28 00:30:00

By beaming an ultra-low latency live feed from its camera directly into a pair of goggles, a first-person view (FPV) drone puts you right in the cockpit of a small and agile aircraft able to squeak through the smallest of gaps and pull off breath-taking moves like flips, barrel rolls, loops and vertical plunges. These aren’t drones you buy to get pristine photos of wide open vistas so much as to experience (and document) an adrenaline-inducing rollercoaster ride through a tight, obstacle-populat

Topics: avata controller drone drones like

Shop Amazon

The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects

technologyreview.com Rhiannon Williams 2026-02-28 05:10:00

In a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering a small AI data center. Redwood Materials, one of the US’s largest battery recycling companies, showed off this array of energy storage modules, sitting on cinder blocks and wrapped in waterproof plastic, during a press tour at its headquarters on June 26. The event marked the launch of the company's new business line, Redwood Energy, which will initially repurpose (

Topics: drugs loss people read weight

Shop Amazon

Google's new AI app Doppl lets you try on outfits virtually

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-28 05:00:14

Google Labs is making virtual outfit try ons available to all with a new experimental AI app called Doppl, the company announced in a blog post. You can upload a photo of yourself and any outfit to see how it will look on you and can even create an AI-generated video of yourself and the clothing in motion. To use it, first upload a full-body photo of yourself, then choose photos or screen shots of outfits. For instance, you can screenshot or download photos from sources like Pinterest or clothi

Topics: ai clothing doppl google outfit

Shop Amazon

Creating a pan-European legal entity, the right way

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-28 05:33:03

You can just do things – Creating a pan-European legal entity, the right way Jun 27, 2025 · 16 min read · 6 views Context: I am part of a group of people that push for a pan-European legal entity in Europe: EU Inc The goal of this post is to explain a) how we got so far and b) what’s still needed and c) how you can help First the good news: Brussels is convinced, something like EU-Inc will come. The bad news: The startup ecosystem needs to stay actively involved, otherwise politicians will

Topics: eu europe european legal startups

Shop Amazon

Bang & Olufsen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Hits Lowest Price in 2 Years, Stock’s Clearing Fast Before July

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-28 05:10:27

Weather is finally getting warm—perhaps a bit too warm—which means it’s time to hang out on the beach, by the pool, or really anywhere near a body of water. Create a vibrant space in bringing your music along with you in an easy-to-transport compact form. Amazon has the Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 portable Bluetooth speaker on sale for 40% off at the moment. It normally goes for $299, but after the discount you can get it for $179. That cuts the price you pay by a staggering $130 for a limited ti

Topics: amazon beosound portable speaker time

Shop Amazon

As Tesla Sales Plummet in the U.S. and Europe, Elon Reportedly Fires His Top Salesman

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-28 05:30:22

Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar, the head of Tesla’s sales and manufacturing operations in North America and Europe, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The apparent expulsion of the top exec comes as the billionaire’s car company flounders under plummeting sales in both the U.S. and the EU. Afshar, who was considered one of the more senior executives at the company, reported directly to Musk and has also worked at Musk’s rocket company, SpaceX. On Thursday, Bloomberg reported that Afshar had

Topics: company europe musk sales tesla

Shop Amazon

An Internet Co-op for the People: How Ex-Spectrum Employees Are Making a Difference in the Bronx

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 04:00:00

In New York City, the vision of free, high-speed and community-owned internet was once more than just a dream. The People's Choice Communications, a worker- and community-owned internet cooperative, launched in 2020 -- and thanks to subsidies from the Affordable Connectivity Program, it successfully offered fast, cheap internet in the Bronx while the ACP was still active. "No one believed that we could actually build out the system," said Troy Walcott, president of People's Choice, "and then we

Topics: choice city internet op people

Shop Amazon

These 7 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested (2025)

wired.com Molly Higgins 2026-02-28 05:39:00

Another We Tested Photograph: Molly Higgins Oneisall Cordless WiFi Automatic Cat Feeder for $60: I had high hopes for this cordless feeder that boasts a rechargeable battery with a 100-day life and an integrated app, but it's just too unreliable. Through the app, you can program up to 10 daily meals (in 1-12 portions each), monitor pets' eating habits, and customize meal calls. Unlike other apps, you're not able to choose portion size, but instead have to multiply the number of servings. The a

Topics: app feeder meals schedule wet

Shop Amazon

We’re learning more about what weight-loss drugs do to the body

technologyreview.com Jessica Hamzelou 2026-02-28 14:00:00

We know they can suppress appetite, lower blood sugar, and lead to dramatic weight loss. We also know that they come with side effects, which can include nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. But we are still learning about some of their other effects. On the one hand, these seemingly miraculous drugs appear to improve health in other ways, helping to protect against heart failure, kidney disease, and potentially even substance-use disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. But on the other,

Topics: disease effects glp people weight

Shop Amazon

There’s a new Google app on the block and it’s all about exploring your personal style

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 11:06:35

Google TL;DR Google has released a new app called Doppl in the US. The app is designed to help users try out different outfits virtually. Doppl lets you upload a photo or even a screenshot of an outfit you like, and creates a digital, animated version of you wearing it. Google is rolling out a brand-new app called “Doppl.” The experimental app is designed to help you imagine how different outfits might look on you, without having to physically try them out. Available starting today on iOS an

Topics: app doppl google look try

Shop Amazon

A new Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival brings impressive specs, and a truly strange add-on

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 14:15:58

Xiaomi TL;DR Xiaomi has launched the Mix Flip 2 foldable phone in China. The new foldable has a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a battery that’s larger than the one inside the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Xiaomi is also offering a portable camera kit, which combines a camera grip with a photo printer. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in a couple of weeks, and we’ve already got a rough idea of what to expect. What if you want more impressive Flip phone hardware, though? Well, Xiaomi has just launched

Topics: camera flip foldable mix xiaomi

Shop Amazon

This $15 Raspberry Pi hack fixed my car’s biggest Android Auto annoyance

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 15:00:21

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority Android Auto turned ten years old this year, and most automakers have adopted it by now. But unless you drive a car from the past couple of years, chances are that it does not support wireless Android Auto. A good number of vehicles require a wired USB connection to establish a connection with your phone every single time you need to use Android Auto. That’s not a big hassle, but I find it a bit annoying to plug in on shorter trips or when I’m running errands

Topics: android auto car dongle pi

Shop Amazon

Is Google readying a rival to iOS’ Contact Poster? (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 15:59:34

Apple TL;DR We’ve spotted clues that indicate Google is working on a “calling card” feature for Android. The feature may allow for full-screen images and custom fonts for incoming calls. Speculatively, it could be similar to iOS’ Contact Posters, enabling users to personalize their call display. Google and Apple frequently look at each other’s operating systems for inspiration on what next to bring to their own. We’ve seen iOS copy features like widgets, free app icon placement on the home s

Topics: android calling contact feature google

Shop Amazon

5 things I’ll miss the most when I ditch my Google Pixel phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-28 16:30:16

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority I first dabbled with Pixel phones when I received 2019’s Pixel 4, but I fully committed to the brand when I bought my Pixel 7 Pro in 2022. Unfortunately, I’ve already decided that I won’t be buying another Pixel phone for a multitude of reasons. Despite my refusal to get another Pixel phone anytime soon, there are definitely some Pixel-exclusive features I’ll miss when I switch to my next smartphone. Call Screening and other call features don’t make my list, a

Topics: android google ll phone pixel

Shop Amazon

As ‘F1’ hits theaters, how big does it need to be to count as a hit?

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-28 16:29:18

Apple Original Films just had its biggest theatrical debut ever, with F1 The Movie. The movie reportedly had a budget of $300 million, which puts it in the same territory as Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But how big must the premiere box office be to count as a blockbuster in 2025? We did the math. Unlike these mega-franchises, F1 is trying to launch a new movie IP, and it’s doing so with a tech company behind the wheel. Or is it Apple who is trying to

Topics: apple box f1 like movie

Shop Amazon

The best E Ink tablets for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-28 14:01:28

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . E Ink tablets have always been intriguing to me because I’m a longtime lover of pen and paper. I’ve had probably hundreds of notebooks over the years, serving as repositories for my story ideas, to-do lists, meeting notes and everything in between. However, I turned away from physical

Topics: ink like remarkable screen tablet

Shop Amazon

The Morning After: Did Panasonic make the best camera for creators?

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-28 16:49:22

Panasonic’s S1 II is arguably the company’s best creator camera, if not the best creator camera, period. That’s according to our review from Steve Dent, who really liked a lot of things but especially the 6K RAW video and excellent stabilization. However, at $3,200, it’s expensive compared to the competition. Engadget Nikon’s Z6 III has nearly the same video capabilities, is a better camera for photography and costs at least $600 less. Then there’s Panasonic’s own $2,500 S1 IIe, which was anno

Topics: black camera meta oakley ray

Shop Amazon

Retail giant Ahold Delhaize says data breach affects 2.2 million people

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-28 14:12:43

Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail chains, is notifying over 2.2 million individuals that their personal, financial, and health information was stolen in a November ransomware attack that impacted its U.S. systems. The multinational retailer and wholesale company operates over 9,400 local stores across Europe, the United States, and Indonesia, employing more than 393,000 people and serving approximately 60 million customers each week in-store and online. It has reported yea

Topics: ahold delhaize information ransomware stolen

Shop Amazon

Finally, a premium multitool that doesn't feel like I'm getting scammed

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-28 12:30:18

A good multitool can be a reliable companion for decades (as long as you don't lose it!). Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I like having a good multitool close at hand and at all times. While they can't replace a proper toolkit, I don't fancy carrying a full toolkit with me when I'm out and about. Many of my readers are like me, often finding themselves doing random and unplanned DIY tasks throughout the day, so having a portable toolkit that can handle the basics is essential. Also: Storms and ba

Topics: cutters don leatherman multitool tool

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

Show HN: PILF, The ultimate solution to catastrophic oblivion on AI models

10 Years of Pomological Watercolors

Another Almost-Free Chromebook Deal Just Dropped at Best Buy, This Time on One of HP’s Best Models

Apple Ads Aren't Cool Anymore. Here's What I Think Changed

Why I Recommend Lenovo’s Gaming Tablet Over the iPad Mini

Apple leaks another likely AirPods Pro 3 reference

E.A. Spitzka's Studies of Exceptional and Deviant Brains (2024)

The Effect of Noise on Sleep

The Power and Beauty of Incrementalism

Apple gives EU users App Store options in attempt to avoid massive fines

Space Elevators Could Totally Work—If Earth Days Were Much Shorter

The 8 Best Drones (2025): Flight-Tested and Reviewed

The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects

Google's new AI app Doppl lets you try on outfits virtually

Creating a pan-European legal entity, the right way

Bang & Olufsen Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Hits Lowest Price in 2 Years, Stock’s Clearing Fast Before July

As Tesla Sales Plummet in the U.S. and Europe, Elon Reportedly Fires His Top Salesman

An Internet Co-op for the People: How Ex-Spectrum Employees Are Making a Difference in the Bronx

These 7 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested (2025)

We’re learning more about what weight-loss drugs do to the body

There’s a new Google app on the block and it’s all about exploring your personal style

A new Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival brings impressive specs, and a truly strange add-on

This $15 Raspberry Pi hack fixed my car’s biggest Android Auto annoyance

Is Google readying a rival to iOS’ Contact Poster? (APK teardown)

5 things I’ll miss the most when I ditch my Google Pixel phone

As ‘F1’ hits theaters, how big does it need to be to count as a hit?

The best E Ink tablets for 2025

The Morning After: Did Panasonic make the best camera for creators?

Retail giant Ahold Delhaize says data breach affects 2.2 million people

Finally, a premium multitool that doesn't feel like I'm getting scammed

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising